eth_getBlockByNumber - zkSync RPC Method
Retrieve complete block data by block number on zkSync Era. Perfect for ZK developers, RWA tokenization teams, and builders launching custom L2/L3 chains building on Matter Labs' flagship zkEVM powering the Elastic Network of interoperable hyperchains.
Returns information about a block by block number on zkSync Era.
Why zkSync? Build on Matter Labs' flagship zkEVM powering the Elastic Network of interoperable hyperchains with ZK Stack modular framework, hyperchain interoperability, native account abstraction, and $1.9B in tokenized real-world assets.
Use Cases
The eth_getBlockByNumber method is essential for:
- Block explorers - Display complete block information
- Transaction indexers - Process all transactions in a block
- Analytics platforms - Analyze blockchain data for RWA tokenization ($1.9B, 25% market share), hyperchain deployment via ZK Stack, and cross-chain DeFi
- Timestamp verification - Get block timestamps for time-based logic
Code Examples
Error Handling
| Error Code | Message | Description |
|---|---|---|
| -32602 | Invalid params | Invalid block number or parameter format |
| -32000 | Block not found | Block does not exist |
Related Methods
eth_blockNumber- Get latest block numbereth_getBlockByHash- Get block by hasheth_getTransactionByHash- Get transaction details
eth_blockNumber
Get the current block height on zkSync Era. Essential for syncing dApps, monitoring transaction confirmations, and blockchain state tracking.
eth_getBlockByHash
Retrieve complete block data by block hash on zkSync Era. Essential for ZK developers, RWA tokenization teams, and builders launching custom L2/L3 chains building on Matter Labs' flagship zkEVM powering the Elastic Network of interoperable hyperchains.